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Saffron Walden Almshouses feature on BBC Radio 4

We were pleased to be asked to contribute to a piece about almshouses for BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours programme this week. Our resident Catherine recorded an interview outlining the benefits of living in an almshouse community, and what it’s…

Saffron Walden named best place to live in UK

We were delighted to hear that Saffron Walden has been named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times! The judges emphasised the town’s "knockout historic looks" and "exploding foodie scene", whilst local residents praised the…
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Vacancies: Volunteer Trustees

Are you passionate about supporting local people in housing need? Do you have the skills and dedication to help guide the historic Saffron Walden Almshouse charity into the future? Our Almshouse Charity is seeking new trustees to join…

Vacancy: volunteer Chair of Finance Committee

Are you a chartered accountant looking to support a local charity? Then look no further – Saffron Walden Almshouses is looking for a new volunteer chair for its finance committee.   Providing much needed housing for Saffron Walden residents…

Vacancies for two one-bedroom flats

We currently have two vacancies for one-bedroom flats (upstairs). Applications are invited from people who are living in Saffron Walden or have a strong connection to the town; on a low income; in housing need; and capable of independent living.  Please…

£500 donation from Cam Valley Crematorium

We were delighted to host a visit recently from Patrick and Lee of Cam Valley Crematorium, who presented our Chair, Gary Hyams, and Trustee Steve Hasler with a generous cheque for £500. Patrick kindly nominated us as a beneficiary of the Westerleigh…

Planning approval for new almshouses in Saffron Walden

At its meeting on 16 October 2024, Uttlesford District Council’s planning committee approved the proposed development of 16 new homes at Saffron Walden Almshouses. Chair of Trustees, Gary Hyams said: “This is a significant milestone…

Vacancy: Fundraising Manager

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing large-scale funding in a charity environment to support Project Crocus, our ambitious plan to increase the amount of affordable accommodation on our site through…

Vacancy for a one-bedroom flat

We currently have a vacancy for a one-bedroom flat. Applications are invited from people who are living in Saffron Walden or have a strong connection to the town; on a low income; in housing need; and capable of independent living. For more…

Saffron Walden Initiative gets up to speed with Almshouses’ plans

We were delighted to host a visit from Saffron Walden Initiative recently, whose members came along to hear about the history of the Almshouses and our plans for the future. The group, which included chairman Jacqui Portway and membership secretary…

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KEVI CORPORATE TRUSTEE LIMITED, a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (company number: 10178525), whose registered office is at Almshouse Office, King Edward VI Almshouses, Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden CB10 1DE, in its capacity as the sole corporate trustee of King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity (registered charity number: 210590)

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